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Kenzie Smith, Oakland community activist and parks advocate, passed away over the weekend
Kenzi Smith, a cherished and prolific Oakland public figure and younger brother of rapper Mistah F.A.B., passed away at his home in Oakland on Saturday, July 20. Mistah F.A.B. first announced the passing of his younger brother on Instagram. “Sadden to wake up and share the news that my little brother passed yesterday,” read part of the caption.
Northern California forecast: Scorching temperatures expected Tuesday, when relief could happen
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tuesday is forecast to be an even hotter day for Northern California than Monday was. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said downtown Sacramento hit 107 degrees on Monday. High temperatures on Tuesday will peak from the 102-110-degree range, with downtown Sacramento expected to reach 109 degrees. The average for this time of year is 95 degrees.
Liberal tech entrepreneurs and Democrats in Silicon Valley invigorated by VP Kamala Harris
In many ways, the Bay Area will play a pivotal role in deciding the presidency. And especially, when it comes to fundraising.Last week, local tech heavyweights like Elon Musk and David Sacks announced their ringing support for Donald Trump's running mate Senator J.D. Vance.He's a former venture capitalist with deep ties to Silicon Valley. Now, we're hearing from Silicon Valley folks on the left excited about throwing their support behind Kamala Harris' run for president.Liberal tech executives and investors and young Democrats - they all say they're invigorated by the changes in store.VIDEO: How Silicon Valley is showing support for...
AR-15, illegal cannabis found at Oakland smoke shop
(KRON) — The Oakland Police Department is investigating a smoke shop after officers with the department’s Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) found guns and illegal cannabis at the store, OPD said. ABAT officers inspected the shop on the 3800 block of San Leandro Street after receiving reports from community members about illegal activity in the […]
Big Lots closing a dozen stores in Northern California: List
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dozens of Big Lots locations in California are closing, according to the company's website as of Monday. There are 109 locations in California on the website and a number of them now include a message reading "closing this location." The exact closing dates are unknown. LOCATIONS...
UC Regents Approve Policy Regulating Political Speech on Department Websites
The UC Board of Regents approved a policy regulating what type of statements academic departments can publicly post. The policy will prohibit departments from publishing political opinions on their homepages and require them to publish a disclaimer alongside the post on other pages. The Academic Senate endorsed the most recent...
Possibly armed person in custody after barricading inside an Oakland home
OAKLAND, Calif. - A possibly armed person suffering an apparent mental health crisis in Oakland is in custody after barricading inside a home, police say. The Oakland Police Department responded to the situation at a home on Elysian Field Drive and Royal Oak Road. Police said when they first arrived...
EXCLUSIVE: 13-year-old basketball player stomps on opponent's head during Bay Area game
There is a police investigation over what is seen on video in this story. One 13-year-old basketball player stomping on an opposing player's head."He was down on the floor and this kid just came and just stomped on him and on his head."Eva and Roderick Guingab's son was playing on the Tumakbo United team, which is a Filipino-American youth team based in the Bay Area, with players from all across the U.S.The game took place Sunday at the College of Alameda versus Payton's Place, another Bay Area team. There was a scuffle to get possession of the ball, then another...
Hollywood Behind the Scenes at Chamber of Commerce “State of the State” Lunch with Legislators
The Olympic Games and World Cup Soccer, two major international sports spectacles, will. be staged throughout the Los Angeles area, bringing with them millions of visitors. The 12-story, 800-room Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, on the National Historic Register’s “Walk of Fame,” opened in 1927, and two years later hosted the first-ever Academy Awards ceremony.
Big Lots closures in California: Here's which stores are shutting down
(KTXL) — With Big Lots expected to shut down stores nationwide, closures are expected in California. The discount retailer said it is expected to close dozens of stores throughout the country in its quarterly report filed in June, but didn't disclose information on which stores will be affected. The company said inflation, cost of goods, […]
Former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announces run for California governor
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s 8-year stint as the head executive for the nation’s most populated state will end in early 2027, and the race to replace him is already filling up. The latest to say they’re gunning for the spot should be a familiar name to Angelenos: Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Villaraigosa, 71, […]
California Highway Patrol Swears In 102 New Officers
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. In a continued effort to fill vacant officer positions, these men and women hail from communities throughout California, as well as Colorado and Oregon.
STATE WATER BOARD: Since launch of landmark state program, 900,000 more Californians have access to safe, affordable drinking water
Since 2019, State Water Board has distributed over $1 billion in grants for drinking water projects in disadvantaged communities. During this time, the number of people served by failing water systems has fallen from 1.6 million to 700,000 – a net gain of 900,000 more Californians who now have safe and affordable drinking water.
After a trying year, Berkeley superintendent reflects on state of the school district
When Enikia Ford Morthel was selected in summer 2022 to take on the top job at Berkeley Unified, she said her plan was to engage in some “really intense and authentic listening” to inform the district’s next steps. Two years later, in a phone interview with Berkeleyside,...
California-based supplier pleads guilty to role in methamphetamine trafficking organization in West Virginia
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A California man pleaded guilty to a role in a methamphetamine trafficking organization that operated in West Virginia. 41-year-old Alejandro Gallegos, also known as “Alex,” “Rooster,” “G” and “Primo,” of Hacienda Heights, California, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of […]
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